used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was feebly struggling against the weakness and despondence when Fuller arrived and soon afterwards came to see him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was feebly struggling against the weakness and despondence when Fuller arrived and soon afterwards came to see him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He was feebly struggling against the weakness and despondence when Fuller arrived and soon afterwards came to see him.
BarcelonanounUS /ˌbɑːrsɪˈloʊnə/
a city in northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean; 2nd largest Spanish city and the largest port and commercial center; has been a center for radical political beliefs
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading One of the effects of malaria is a feeling of black depression.
Brigida
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From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was feebly struggling against the weakness and despondence when Fuller arrived and soon afterwards came to see him.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading One of the effects of malaria is a feeling of black depression.
despondencenoun
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading He was feebly struggling against the weakness and despondence when Fuller arrived and soon afterwards came to see him.
someone who is a detective
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading One of the effects of malaria is a feeling of black depression.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading He was feebly struggling against the weakness and despondence when Fuller arrived and soon afterwards came to see him.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading One of the effects of malaria is a feeling of black depression.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
FullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading He was feebly struggling against the weakness and despondence when Fuller arrived and soon afterwards came to see him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was feebly struggling against the weakness and despondence when Fuller arrived and soon afterwards came to see him.
hinderedverbUS /ˈhɪndərd/
past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
IDAnounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
INTERFERESverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrz/
third-person singular of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the effects of malaria is a feeling of black depression.
KingstonnounUS /ˈkɪŋstən/
a town on the Hudson River in New York
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
go away from a place
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
malarianounUS /məˈleriə/
an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
oculistnounUS /ˈɔːkjuːlɪst/
a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the effects of malaria is a feeling of black depression.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
in the near future
From this reading He was feebly struggling against the weakness and despondence when Fuller arrived and soon afterwards came to see him.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading He was feebly struggling against the weakness and despondence when Fuller arrived and soon afterwards came to see him.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading He was feebly struggling against the weakness and despondence when Fuller arrived and soon afterwards came to see him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
at the time that
From this reading Dick felt slightly comforted when he learned that the oculist was a clever man who had been well known in Barcelona until he was forced to leave the city after taking part in some revolutionary plot.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
which person or people
From this reading IDA INTERFERES On his return to Santa Brigida, Dick went to see a Spanish oculist, who took a more hopeful view than the Kingston doctor, although he admitted that there was some danger of the injury proving permanent.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was, however, unable to resume his work, and while he brooded over his misfortunes a touch of the malaria he had already suffered from hindered his recovery.
